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1937
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2024
Jewel Brown Obituary
Jewel Brown was a Houston jazz legend who for years performed with the band of jazz icon Louis Armstrong.
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Read the full obituary in Legacy's headline news section.
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9 Entries
darlene
August 30, 2024
My heartfelt condolences are offered to the family, many, many friends, colleagues and devoted army fans of Ms. Jewel Brown. Ms. Jewel Brown was a Houston jazz legend who for years performed with the band of jazz icon Louis Armstrong. She was greatly admired by many fellow artists and all those who knew her. May the love and many, many special memories you shared with your devoted loved one show how much your life was touched by her. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Ms. Jewel Brown. May her music and legacy keep her memory alive forever. Thank you for Ms. Jewel Brown's contribution to the Jazz industry.
Jennifer Shilo
July 1, 2024
I'm honored to have been your friend may your soul be in eternal peace. I'm smiling as I remember how you always ended our conversations by saying keep a cool booty.
Cat Garrett
June 30, 2024
RIP Ms.Brown. You taught me so much. I always told you I love you. To the family , thanks for sharing your mother with us. She really is a JEWEI. Cat Garrett .
Brannon family
June 30, 2024
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Brannon family
June 30, 2024
Brannon family
June 30, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda Rose Watson
June 30, 2024
Johnny and I enjoyed so much watching you sing in New Orleans
Ethel Crofton
June 28, 2024
RIP My friend I learned so much from you and I love you so rest my deepest condolence is going for her family
Elizabeth Bell
June 27, 2024
RIP Jewel
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